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Annette Marquis

Upcoming Appearances/Events

Date Venue Address
Date: December 7, 2024
11:00am - 2:00pm
Venue: Local Author Showcase at Midlothian Library Address: 100 Millworks Crossing
Midlothian, VA 23114
Notes: Join me and other authors from Chesterfield County and surrounding areas who have published books from 2021–2024 in a variety of genres for a local author showcase. All are welcome to this free event. More information will be available soon.
Date: December 8, 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Book Launch Celebration and Reading with the LGBTQ+ Community & Allies Address: 1407 Sherwood Ave
Richmond VA, 23220
Notes: Join memoirist, Annette Marquis, in the Iridian Gallery at Diversity Richmond, as she invites you into her journey to discovering her parents’ secrets and revealing her own as a lesbian coming of age in the 1970s. Enjoy a short reading from the book, interactive activities, book signing, and a chance to connect with others. Come celebrate this inspiring release, and be part of a conversation about truth, healing, and living authentically. A portion of the proceeds will go to support Diversity Richmond, a hub for the LGBTQ+ community in Central Virginia.

Recent Appearances/Events

Date Venue Address
Date: November 2, 2024
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Venue: Living Into the Truth Virtual Book Launch Celebration Address:
Notes: Join us for the virtual book launch celebration of "Living Into the Truth: A Daughter's Journey of Discovery," a memoir exploring family secrets and the search for identity. During this evening of storytelling, reflection, and connection, author Annette Marquis will share her journey of uncovering truths and embracing forgiveness. Enjoy a short reading from the book, interactive activities, book signing, and a chance to connect with others. Come celebrate this inspiring release, and be part of a conversation about truth, healing, and living authentically.
Date: November 1, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Living Into the Truth Book Launch Celebration Address: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1000 Blanton Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
Notes: Join us for the Book Launch Celebration of "Living Into the Truth: A Daughter's Journey of Discovery," a memoir exploring family secrets and the search for identity. During this evening of storytelling, reflection, and connection, author Annette Marquis will share her journey of uncovering truths and embracing forgiveness. Enjoy a short reading from the book, interactive activities, book signing, and a chance to connect with others. Come celebrate this inspiring release, and be part of a conversation about truth, healing, and living authentically. Books will be available for pre-purchase when you register and at the event. A portion of the proceeds will go to support Rainbow Chalice, a group acknowledging, supporting, and celebrating the UU LGBTQIA+ Community.
Date: October 6, 2024
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Venue: James River Writers Conference Address: Richmond Convention Center
Richmond, VA
Notes: Family Outings: Telling Personal Stories in Memoir -- How do you sensitively present personal stories involving your loved and not-so-loved ones? How do you turn private moments into such powerful storytelling that they resonate with a wide audience? Hear from three skilled memoirists who choose to shine a light on their upbringing and ancestry in order to grapple with their personal legacies. Panelists: Annette Marquis, Nadia Owusu, Kiki Petrosino Moderator: Rosa Castellano Room: E10C
Date: October 6, 2024
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Venue: James River Writers Conference Address: Richmond Convention Center
Richmond, VA
Notes: AI for Writers -- Would you know if AI (Artificial Intelligence) wrote this panel description? With the rapid advancement of AI technology, writers now have access to powerful tools that can enhance their craft, from idea generation to content optimization. But what about ethical considerations, such as copyright, attribution, and the balance between human creativity and machine assistance? Hear more about the uses and misuses of AI from actual people using it in their work and see examples of how you can use it in yours. Panelists: Andrew Bell, Annette Marquis Moderator: Wendy DeGroat Room: E11A
Date: October 5, 2024
10:45am - 11:45am
Venue: James River Writers Conference Address: Richmond Convention Center
Richmond, Virginia
Notes: Authentically Peopling Your World -- The world is full of so many different kinds of people, and our works have the opportunity to reflect that. Hear from three acclaimed authors about how you can convincingly, sensitively, and authentically populate your worlds with characters like and unlike yourself. Panelists: Shastri Akella, Cheryl A. Head, Tracey Livesay Moderator: Annette Marquis Room: E10D
Date: October 5, 2024
11:50am - 12:10pm
Venue: James River Writers Conference Address: Richmond Convention Center
Richmond, VA
Notes: "Living Into the Truth: A Daughters Journey of Discovery" autograph session